Monthly Archives: September 2010

This summer saw the largest Sockeye Salmon run in 50 years. Since we are in Seattle, fresh salmon abounds in the stores and at the Pike Place Market. I have wanted to try smoking a big salmon for several years and it … Continue reading →

Last night, Susie and I went to a restaurant called Eva’s with our son, Joe and his wife, Michelle. Eva’s is in an area of Seattle called Tangletown and is only open during the dinner hours. The owner is also the … Continue reading →

Susie went to Canada a couple of weeks ago and brought home a new cereal. I initially would not eat it but finally after some pleading from Susie, I had a bowl. I can’t begin to tell you how good it … Continue reading →

Okay, so it’s not Arnold’s drive-in and it’s not Milwaukee but you haven’t really been to Seattle until you’ve had a Dick’s Burger. Actually, It’s in Seattle and the burgers are made Dick’s way with no substitutions.

This morning, we left Friday Harbor, Wa. after 4 months of working at the San Juan National Historical Park. Tonight we’re sitting in the Totem Club lounge at the Angel of the Winds Casino 50 miles north of Seattle. So … Continue reading →